Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
R-HIT
Terre Haute, Indiana 47803-3920
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private institution in Terre Haute with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1389, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $101,253 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,665.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1389
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,751
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
16
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (32)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
- •The first class of 48 students entered in 1883, chosen from 58 applicants.
- •In 1889 the school awarded what it considered to be the first chemical engineering degree in the country.
- •Peddle was appointed professor of machine design, a post he held until 1933.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + city premium